If you love to dream and have a spirit of adventure, then an exciting activity such as a hot air balloon flight in the United Arab Emirates will be a real find! Everything about this tour is wonderful: watching the sunrise from the sky, floating over the majestic Rub’ al Khali desert, seeing the first rays of the sun breaking through the amazing Hajar Mountains and illuminating countless sand dunes with their soft light, as well as an unforgettable journey in the spirit of Jules Verne’s novels.
It has become a good tradition to expect the very best from Dubai and the UAE, and in the tourism sector in particular, the country strives for perfection. This applies to the level of service, the selection of attractions and the so-called surprises that exceed expectations. Among the top excursions and entertainment options, hot air balloon flights stand out.
Some people perceive hot air balloon flights as an extreme adventure, expecting an adrenaline rush, but it is more of a calm and measured journey that immerses you in an atmosphere of beauty and tranquillity. Incidentally, this is one of the best ways to overcome aerophobia, as the take-off and subsequent journey are as smooth and harmonious as possible, blurring the line between the ground and the sky and helping to overcome a fear of heights.
The only thing that’s not so easy about this awesome tour is that you have to get up early. Since the balloon takes off just before dawn, you have to leave the hotel an hour and a half to two hours before that, depending on the season and when the sun rises.
Upon arrival at the destination, a briefing is held and the balloons are filled with hot air, which in itself is quite an exciting and mesmerising sight. Right before your eyes, huge figures several metres high literally grow up, ready to soar into the sky. A small surprise will be a unique glowing drone show in the pre-dawn darkness.
When the balloon is ready for departure, the basket is filled with passengers and, like a soap bubble, the balloon rushes upwards towards the clouds. With each passing minute, new horizons of the peaceful desert open up before your eyes, majestic mountains appear, and the world of sand dunes comes to life, shimmering in the rays of the rising sun.
The flight altitude is up to 1,500 metres above the ground, and the pilot, adding warm air with a gas burner, keeps the balloon moving forward and upward. We believe there is no need to emphasise the obvious fact that such a favourable location and time are almost ideal for taking excellent photographs.
Another pleasant highlight is the company of a falcon, which kindly flies around the balloon, emphasising the already dizzying views with its virtuoso pirouettes.
Such an adventure is truly unforgettable and, without exaggeration, will become one of the most vivid memories of your life!
